Is Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown coming back?
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown (2026–present) — adventure · nature on Discovery
About Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown premieres May 17, 2026, on Discovery. The show’s first season is scheduled to run from May 17 to May 24, 2026. The series is currently in development and will debut next week.
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown was a survival competition series that featured participants from around the world, including Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and the United States. The contestants competed in a 40-day primitive bushcraft challenge, paired with partners, to test their survival skills, toughness, and teamwork. The competition aimed to showcase national pride and offered the largest cash prize in the franchise’s history.
The show was a blend of adventure and nature genres, emphasizing survival in harsh environments. It was a new addition to the franchise that aired in 2026.
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown episode schedule
2 upcoming · 8 aired . Next episode: July 12, 2026.
Upcoming · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | S1·E9 | Smoking the Competition |
| July 19, 2026 | S1·E10 | TBA |
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2026 | S1·E8 | Sharp Spears, Broken Spirits |
| June 28, 2026 | S1·E7 | Lock In or Storm Out |
| June 21, 2026 | S1·E6 | A Raft of Trouble |
| June 14, 2026 | S1·E5 | Cracking Under the Pressure |
| June 7, 2026 | S1·E4 | Bow Up or Bow Out |
| May 31, 2026 | S1·E3 | Enter the Kill Zone |
| May 24, 2026 | S1·E2 | Fire and Pain |
| May 17, 2026 | S1·E1 | The Olympics of Survival |
